New Construction Test Engineer

Ssp•Washington Navy Yard, DC

About The Position

This public notice flyer announces anticipated vacancies for a New Construction Test Engineer; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled. The position serves as a technical and functional authority on submarine platform test engineering and test execution, with a focus on the new-construction submarine strategic weapon system test program. The engineer develops and facilitates organizational focus on the test program, prepares and reviews test plans and policies, and facilitates their approval and distribution. The role addresses differing viewpoints and test issues, provides strategic direction for mission-critical problems, resolves broad organizational test issues, and implements strategic plans across organizations. It also supports teamwork, optimizes resources, and develops innovative approaches to complete strategic weapon system testing successfully. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level, as well as meeting the stated professional engineering or physics education requirements. The position may involve travel to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Must meet the Selective Service registration requirement if applicable.
Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
Must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier, including continuous learning points, within established timeframes.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test; the position is also subject to random drug testing.
Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods, including travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations and potentially remote or isolated sites.
Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Must meet the education requirements for either the Professional Engineering Series (08XX) or Physics Series (1310), as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Trident Strategic Weapons System while assigned to an SSBN, Trident Refit Facility, naval shipyard, submarine new-construction shipyard, or comparable organization is desired.
Submarine new-construction experience is preferred, particularly experience developing and executing submarine test programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical and functional authority on submarine platform test engineering and test execution within and outside the organization.
Define and facilitate organizational focus on the new-construction submarine strategic weapon system test program.
Prepare and review test plans and policies and facilitate their approval for internal and external distribution.
Help resolve diverse viewpoints and controversial issues related to test planning, test non-conformances, and test execution.
Assess and provide strategic direction for resolving mission-critical test problems, policies, and procedures related to testing new-construction submarine strategic weapon systems.
Resolve broad organizational test issues affecting new-construction submarine platforms.
Implement strategic test plans within and across organizations and facilitate a cooperative teamwork environment.
Facilitate optimization of resources for the new-construction submarine test program.
Develop and integrate innovative approaches to successfully complete strategic weapon system new-construction tests.